TERM 3:

Monday, 15th August

TERM 4:

Monday, 31st October

Monday, 8th August was the feast day of Saint Mary MacKillop. We had a mass at the Mary MacKillop hall to celebrate the life of an amazing woman who dedicated herself to children and their education. Thank you, Sue Benc for the cake!

After everyone was finished with their Eisteddfod Performances, all our students were treated to a pre-lunch snack of hot chips and gravy.

BOOK WEEK: August 20 - 26

To celebrate Book Week (August 2oth - 26th); we are having a special dress-up day on Wednesday, 24th August. All staff and students can come dressed up as a character from one of their favourite books.

Bring the book along and share what makes the story and character so special to you.

SchoolTV Special Report - Mindfulness

Recent studies have shown that one in seven primary school children have significant mental health disorders, and one in four secondary school students have psychological problems. Every year, in the last five years, that number has increased. Mindfulness is the practice of being in the moment, being present and being open to what you're focusing on.

Mindfulness is all about building resilience. It is not a replacement for therapy or medication for mental health issues, but will hopefully reduce the need for it later on.

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Religion News: Feast of the Assumption

The Feast of the Assumption will be celebrated on Monday the 15^th of August. 

The Feast of the Assumption or the Assumption of Mary, Jesus’ mother is a very important festival of Christianity as it commemorates the day on which Mary’s body ascended to heaven at the end of her life.  This celebration is observed within all denominations of Christianity; however, it is regarded with the most importance among Catholics.

Different countries have different ways of celebrating this Feast Day.  In Australia, it is celebrated with a special Mass for Mary, which include songs and readings about Mary.  In some Eastern countries, women with the name Mary welcome people to their homes in honour of the Blessed Mary.  In some other countries, the celebrations include colourful festivals with street processions and fireworks displays.

Let us remember Mary with our special prayer The Hail Mary.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

The Lord is with thee,

Blessed, art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God.

Prayer for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

St Mary’s Fundraising and Sharon are making available to all families; an
opportunity to purchase Calendars and Christmas Cards through the school.

The calendars will have either one photo of your child or a collage of up to 5
photos as the main picture. Below, will be the individual months that have space to write on and tear off at the end of each month.

There will also be a sibling calendar available.

Christmas cards will have an artwork that your child has completed scanned on the front and your child’s name, year and school on the back.

The calendars will make a wonderful Christmas present for Grandparents,
Family and Friends so please support the school in purchasing them.

Please hand in your order along with the payment at the school office before the end of Term 3.

Thank you for supporting the school to raise money for new equipment

for the students to enjoy! 

Order forms have been sent home and are also available at the school office.

BOOK CLUB ORDERS

As Sharon is away on Long Service Leave, we apologise that we cannot accept any cash orders for this issue of Book Club. Orders can, however, be placed online. Visit scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download the LOOP app.

RHEE INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO

Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art that is characterised by powerful punching,  kicking and interceptive blocking techniques. Rhee International Taekwondo has been established for over 40 years in Gippsland. Under the expert guidance of 5th Dan Black Belt,  Master Mark Martin, the Yarram dojang (training hall) offers a family-friendly environment for individuals of all fitness levels and age groups.

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MINNOW 2 MARLIN SWIMMING PROGRAM - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

If you are interested in after-school swimming lessons for your child/ children, at the Yarram heated pool, we have been approached by a swimming instructor who has a school called Minnow 2 Marlin based in Toora. She has expressed an interest in running an after-school program but would appreciate some feedback in order to finalise a program.

The feedback she requires are:

Days: Monday - Thursday or Saturdays

Age Groups: Only 3+

She would like to run these programs for 6-8 weeks in Term 4 and Term 1.

Prices and times are to be confirmed.

Her contact details are as follows:

Kerry Duroux

Minnow 2 Marlin Swim School

kerry.duroux@gmail.com

0429832547

COURTHOUSE GALLERY ART EXHIBITION

Stop in at the Courthouse gallery to see the work by YSC Year 7-9 Art and Tech students.

Be inspired; check out the creative work from some of your past students, gain new ideas, and take your students for a visit on a fine sunny day - this would be a good opportunity for the Grade 6’s to have a look at what they can expect to create in secondary school.

Open 10 am-3 pm, and over the weekend from 11^th August till 23^rd August.

NETBALL VICTORIA is hosting a FREE boys-only netball clinic this school holidays!

Quality coaching from current Vic men's player Tom Hardwick!

Ages 8 to 17 years

Wed 28 Sep 2022, 10am - 12pm at

Sale Netball Association (GRSC)

$$ FREE $$

No experience needed!

Come along, bring your friends and train with East Gippsland's local elite men's player, Tom Hardwick!

Click on this link to register